CVE-2007-3641
libarchive
EPSS 37.2%
Description
archive_read_support_format_tar.c in libarchive before 2.2.4 does not properly compute the length of a certain buffer when processing a malformed pax extension header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) PAX or (2) TAR archive that triggers a buffer overflow.
How to fix CVE-2007-3641
To remediate CVE-2007-3641, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/libarchive—upgrade to 2.2.4-1 or later
- Debian/libarchive—upgrade to 1.2.53-2etch1 or later
Is CVE-2007-3641 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 37.2%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 2.2.4-1
- from 0, < 1.2.53-2etch1